Join Rachel & the JellyCats and the Feral Showgirls as we titillate and tantalize with burlesque, babes, and rocking live music, with a naughty twist, an homage to Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day, and Anti-Valentine's Day! Doors open at 11am, Show starts at 12pm $15 per person, 18 and up! Space is EXTREMELY limited. Plus, enjoy […]
Join us on February 14th for a very sexy soiree! Celebrate Valentine's day with a burlesque show presented by Vintage Trixie! This show will be hosted by Rachel Micheletti along with DJ Paul and feature some of the most spectacular Feral Showgirl performers! Watch out for Cupid! This event is a 21 and older event […]
Legal scholars and historians discuss the history and significance of the landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia, which struck down bans on interracial marriage in the United States. Panel participants will include Mary Bauer, Executive Director of ACLU-VA, as well as other constitutional scholars, historians, active attorneys and/or judges, and experts in […]
Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. “One of the finest saxophonists in the business.” – NPR Sought-after sideman in studio and onstage, as well as a bandleader in his own right, Steve Wilson has had a storied career; you can hear his distinctive sound on more than 100 recordings with such artists as Chick Corea, Dianne […]
A popular comedian turned actor who started his career on-stage as a dare, funnyman Eddie Griffin has built an ever-growing fan base since jumping onto the comedy scene in 1990. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Eddie was voted class clown three years in a row in high school. His first love was always dance and […]
Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. This performance combines the energy of Caribbean and West African music with exciting choreography to deliver the cultural history of Trinidad through its unique musical past. The combination of narrations based on historical facts, with color, movement, and sound, makes for an educational experience that students of any age will […]
Developed and directed by Robert Shirley, the cabaret will focus on favorite and iconic musical numbers in song and dance. There will be something for everyone presented by a diverse and talented company. Tickets are $25. Showtimes are 8pm Saturday, March 1st and 2:30pm Sunday, March 2nd.
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center Join us for a breathtaking evening of gospel, blues, and spoken word as we honor the incredible women who have shaped our world with their strength, resilience, and grace. QUEEN is more than a concert—it’s a powerful tribute to the mothers, sisters, daughters, and trailblazers who have carried the weight of the world on their […]
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center Join us for a breathtaking evening of gospel, blues, and spoken word as we honor the incredible women who have shaped our world with their strength, resilience, and grace. QUEEN is more than a concert—it’s a powerful tribute to the mothers, sisters, daughters, and trailblazers who have carried the weight of the world on their […]
Step into the wild world of The Feral Showgirls as they bring you a dazzling menagerie of performances, from the exotically beautiful to the hilariously absurd. This show is packed with burlesque, belly dance, cabaret, vocals, and surprises that will keep you on your toes. Dine, drink, and let your senses be utterly delighted! Theme: […]
CINDERELLA Alma Duetscher, composer/conductor featuring student performers from The Governor's School for the Arts Vocal & Instrumental Music Departments Co-presented with Governor's School for the Arts and Virginia Arts Festival. In this Virginia Arts Festival collaboration, Deutscher will conduct student musicians and vocalists from The Governor’s School for the Arts in her opera Cinderella. While […]
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO: The RnB Block Party is ages 21+. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Calling all RnB lovers, the first RnB Block Party of 2025 is set! MEAC Championship weekend on Saturday, March 15 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. on the Norfolk Scope Arena Plaza. Yes, the RnB block party returns outside on the […]
